Description
These buttery pecan wedding cookies are soft, tender, and coated in powdered sugar. They are simple, shortbread-style cookies with classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 2 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 4 teaspoon salt
- 3 4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the butter and powdered sugar for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Place balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the bottoms are set but cookies remain pale.
- Let cookies cool for 3 minutes. Gently roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time.
Notes
- Handle gently when warm as the cookies are very tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American